I think pizza is by far one of the best things you can make on an outdoor grill. During the summer, I grill pizza at least once a week. Our bakery...
Recipes
Grilling Glossary for Summer
What’s the word on your grilling skills? Word has it that it’s National Grilling Month. While the summer entertaining season is just heating up,...
Stella Snacks
I’ve written many recipes for loved ones over the years: sister, daughter, son, husband, mother-in-law, best friend and so on. However, there is one...
Stop and Smell the Rosemary
Last summer, my husband built me a new garden, complete with raised beds, storage for all of my supplies and a gate to keep out the “neighbors”...
Tasty Treats
Naomi Betker shares her gluten-free goodies with the community. For Naomi Betker, baking comes easy. The Woodbury resident has been whipping up...
Don’t be a Chicken
Kowalski’s has received Best Rotisserie Chicken awards multiple times, including as recently as last October. It’s so convenient. It’s a wonder...
Elevate Your Plate With Whole Grains
Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms dishes, comes...
The Value of Veganism
Plant-based diets are growing in popularity due to overwhelming benefits. The vegan diet, also known as veganism, has been growing in popularity—and...
A Side of Perfection
When it comes to holiday meals, I’m just here for the sides. I don’t mind turkey, ham, etc., but these traditional holiday offerings are just never...
Let’s Talk Turkey
Dig in on some turkey trivia this Thanksgiving. Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle is already planning this year’s Thanksgiving...
Taking Stock
Freak Flag Organics and Taking Stock Foods Serve Up Delicious Bone Broths The old adage, and once popular book title, Chicken Soup for the Soul, is...
Witches Brew
A dramatic and eerie cocktail fit for Halloween. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, inviting the neighbors over or staying in for a...
The Heart of the Home
Though I work as a culinary professional, my home kitchen is less tricked-out than you’d probably imagine. For me, a great kitchen doesn’t require a...
The New Dinner Party
I recently helped my college-aged daughter host her first dinner party for her friends. (She said they were just “hanging out,” but it was, in fact,...
Get Ready for Fall with Cranberry Apple Rosé Sangria
Sangria is the drink of summer—but this recipe trades in your classic sangria recipe for a cozy, fall sangria. Grab your favorite bottle of rosé—my...
The Most Important Oatmeal of the Day
Back to school means back to a good, healthy breakfast. For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold...
S’mores Cocktail
August 10 marks National S’mores Day, and I don’t know about you, but I’ll be celebrating the wacky holiday with a s’mores-flavored cocktail. This...
The Bootlegger Cocktail
A delicious, citrus drink perfect for a hot summer day. A favorite drink in our great state for decades on end—the bootlegger cocktail was...
Simply the Best
The annual Best of issue of Woodbury Magazine is always one of my favorites. I spend a lot of time searching for “bests”—the best local products,...
